How Do You Spell SUPERFISSURE?

Pronunciation: [sˌuːpəfˈɪʃə] (IPA)

The word "superfissure" is spelled as /so͞o-pərˈfi-shər/. The prefix "super-" means above or beyond, while "fissure" refers to a narrow opening or crack. Combined, they form a noun that describes a large, deep crevice often found in rock formations or the brain. The spelling of "superfissure" follows typical English phonetic rules, with the "u" pronounced as "oo" and the "er" at the end pronounced as "ər." Accurate spelling is crucial for effective communication and understanding of technical terms.

SUPERFISSURE Meaning and Definition

1. A cerebral fissure or sulcus formed above a convolution by the overlapping of another; supersulcus.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SUPERFISSURE

• auperfissure
• zuperfissure
• xuperfissure
• duperfissure
• euperfissure
• wuperfissure
• syperfissure
• shperfissure
• sjperfissure
• siperfissure
• s8perfissure
• s7perfissure
• suoerfissure
• sulerfissure
• su-erfissure
• su0erfissure
• supwrfissure
• supsrfissure
• supdrfissure
• suprrfissure

Etymology of SUPERFISSURE

The word "superfissure" is a compound word derived from the combination of two parts: "super" and "fissure".

1. "Super" comes from the Latin word "super", which means "above" or "over". It is often used as a prefix in English to indicate something that is superior, higher, or above a standard level.

2. "Fissure" originates from the Latin word "fissūra", meaning "a cleft" or "a crack". It refers to a narrow opening or gap resulting from the splitting or division of something, typically a rock, surface, or object.

Combining "super" and "fissure" in "superfissure" creates a word that suggests a fissure or fissure-like structure that is grander, more extensive, or larger in scope compared to a regular fissure.

Plural form of SUPERFISSURE is SUPERFISSURES